David Beckham has admitted
he still dreams of striding out at Wembley for
England.
The midfielder has not played for England under Steve McClaren
after relinquishing the captaincy at the end of the World
Cup.
But he has always vowed to regain his spot and, after casting his
gaze over the new Wembley Stadium, insists he is more determined
than ever to play for his country again.
"This is an unbelievable place and you know it is worth the wait
when you see it. Our country deserves a national stadium," he told
The Times.
"Sitting here now, seeing what's been produced, it makes you proud
to be English.
"Who wouldn't want to be a part of this history?
"If you can cope with the expectations, playing for your country is
the biggest honour there is.
"I still want to play for my country and I still believe I can do
it."
Beckham will join Los Angles Galaxy at the end of the season after
four years at Real Madrid, and he believes it will be more
challenging than many people expect.
"I will be training as hard as I ever have done. I am not getting
any younger so I have to work harder than ever," he said.
"There have been high expectations of me throughout my
career.
"There will be some frustrating times. There are a couple of
artificial pitches. I haven't played on those for many years, if
ever.
"I have to be patient because maybe the results won't be seen for a
while, but this is a long-term plan.
"It is about working with kids, taking my experience and passing it
on to them."
There has been speculation that the popularity of football in
America will rocket when Beckham arrives in Los Angles, but he
believes that idea is ridiculous.
He explained: "Some people are thinking it is going to change just
like that with soccer in America.
"It is not going to happen. It is going to take a lot of hard work,
a lot of time not just to build the Galaxy but the whole
MLS."
